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Inspection · 2026-03-11

Date
2026-03-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Whitney Mcgrath
(571) 835-4717
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 3/11/2026. The on-site inspection began at 11:40 AM and ended at 1:45 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 60 children present and 11 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
The center shall obtain a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance.

1. Child #2's (date of enrollment: 6/2/2025) record does not contain documentation of a physical exam.
2. Child #4's (date of enrollment: 8/18/2025) record does not contain documentation of a physical exam.
Plan of Correction: I will talk with the parents today and ask them to get the appropriate documents by next Friday.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

In the Toddler B classroom, child #6 was observed sipping from a sippy cup. The staff in the classroom recognized that the sippy cup did not belong to child #6. The staff person took the cup from child #6 and placed it in front of child #7 who was still eating lunch. The sippy cup was not cleaned, sanitized or put away to be returned home to child #7.
Plan of Correction: I will discuss with the staff involved today. We have a staff meeting on 3/24/2026 and I will do an overall health and safety training with the staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Hand washing requirements were not met.

A child was observed getting their diaper changed in the Toddler B classroom. The child was returned to the floor and laid down on their nap mat to rest after the diaper change. The child did not have their hands washed and the staff member did not wash their hands after the diaper change.
Plan of Correction: I will have a coaching session with the staff involved today. We have a staff meeting on 3/24/2026 and I will do an overall health and safety training with the staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Diaper changing requirements were not met.

A child was observed having their diaper changed in Toddler B. The changing table was not cleaned or sanitized before the next child was placed on the changing table for a diaper change.
Plan of Correction: I will have a coaching session with the staff involved today. We have a staff meeting on 3/24/2026 and I will do an overall health and safety training with the staff
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-L
Staff shall sit with children during meal times.

During lunch, the staff in Infant B and Toddler a were observed setting out nap mats and cleaning the classroom. The staff did not sit with the children.
Plan of Correction: I will have a coaching session with the staff involved today. We have a staff meeting on 3/24/2026 and I will do an overall health and safety training with the staff